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🌱 Patch AM: Which horses and jockeys headline today’s Los Alamitos race card?
And on the Los Alamitos Patch calendar - Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland and Visions of Humanity & Unity
Hello Los Alamitos! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which horses and jockeys headline today's Los Alamitos race card?
Also on today's calendar: Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland and Visions of Humanity & Unity and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Hot with blazing sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Los Alamitos Entries & Results for Sunday, 10-4-2026 (horseracingnation.com) — Today's full racing card at Los Alamitos Race Course features multiple dirt sprints, detailed fields, and wagering options for local bettors. You'll find morning-line odds, trainers, jockeys, and purse information for each race, plus reminders that expert picks are available for all of today's action at the track. 
📸 Around Los Alamitos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Alamitos
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★ Featured events ★
- Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland and Visions of Humanity & Unity →
Long Beach Terrace Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street →
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
3:00 pm - Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams →
Cottonwood Church, 4505 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos
1:00 pm - Taste of Los Al
Rossmoor Shops
6:00 pm - GRIFFINS GRILL: Saturday Night Live →
Griffins Grill, 11272 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos
8:00 pm - Mumu Fresh →
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
8:00 pm - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Los Alamitos, CA →
4931 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos
9:00 am - GRIFFINS GRILL: Saturday Night Live →
Griffins Grill, 11272 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos
8:00 pm - Los Alamitos City Council Meeting →
Los Alamitos City Council Chambers, 3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos
6:00 pm - Thrive Youth Wellness Fair 2026 →
Eisenhower Park, Main St, Seal Beach
10:00 am - Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta →
St. Isidore Historical Plaza & Chapel, 10961 Reagan St, Los Alamitos
2:00 pm - Sa Dance Company: An Indian American Dance Experience RISE →
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
8:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have any tips for interviewing at Homegoods?
I'm preparing for an interview there and would love any advice or experiences you can share! (Nextdoor Rossmoor Highlands) - Hi neighbors.
I live on Howard Ave in carrier row . I have a pet turkey that I've have for over a year . I know my neighbors walking their children get a kick… (Nextdoor North of JFTB)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Albertsons Grocery Clerk in Los Alamitos. Apply here.
- Avery Dennison posted a job opening for Label Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in Cypress. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Alamitos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cypress
- Forest Lawn Brings Dia de los Muertos Traditions to Southern California with Four Events (sb-american.com)
- SMX Season Complete, Motocross of Nations and Off-Season Up Next (racerxonline.com)
Seal Beach
- Progressive Takeover Polls Fullerton Residents on October 17 'No Kings' Events (fullertonobserver.com)
- Top 4 Licensed California Electricians for Home Repairs and Installations (ccr-mag.com)
- Sea Turtle Makes History with First Known West Coast Nests (a-z-animals.com)
Ok Los Alamitos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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